House Bill 123 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 59-8-302, which pertains to abandoned mine lands. The bill removes the requirement for certain references under subsection (f) and eliminates the final sentence of subdivision (b)(1). Additionally, it introduces new provisions that require the commissioner to notify property owners about the proposed creation of a lien, including the lien amount and the options available to avoid it.

The new subdivisions outline that a lien cannot be filed against property owners who either did not consent to or control the mining operation that necessitated reclamation or who pay the proposed lien amount before the commissioner files a statement. This legislation aims to provide clearer communication and protections for property owners regarding liens related to abandoned mine reclamation efforts. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-8-302(b)(1), 59-8-302, 59-8-302(b)